n 





11-^ 



SPIClAmESlW FLOWER SEEM 



>HMDEIiPlMIk\ 



59 



Twelve Superb Newer Orchid -Flowered 

 Sweet Peas 



We consider this ttie finest collection of newer sorts ever brought 

 together; each one has been a prominent prize winner at the vari- 

 ous exhibitions during the past two seasons, and will soon take F" 

 their place in up-to-date permanent lists. 

 4064 Austin Frederick. A lovely soft lavender, flowers of 



giant size and perfect form, nicely waved. 

 4084 Constance Hinton. The finest and largest white variety 



of strong, vigorous growth, with enormous wavy white 



flowers, frequently 1\ inches across, which are borne in 



sprays of fours, and often fives, on long, strong stems. This *' 



variety is black seeded, which means that it is easy to 



germinate. 

 4088 Crimson King. This grand novelty is the finest and 



richest Crimson Sweet Pea ever introduced, of strong, 

 - vigorous growth and bearing usually four extra large wavy 



blossoms on long strong stems held well above the foliage 



so that none of their beauty is lost. (See cut.) 25 cts. per 



pkt.; 5 pkts. for $1.00. 

 4124 Hawlmark Pink. Quite distinct from any other pink 



variety, the general effect being rose-pink suffused with 



salmon, undoubtedly the most beautiful pink Sweet Pea. 

 4138 Ivorine. A pretty and dainty variety; ground color 



cream, suffused with buff-pink. 

 4153 Mrs. Arnold Hitchcock. A lovely and dainty variety 



of pale pink on a cream ground overlaid with a salmony 



flush; flowers of largest size. 

 4158 Mrs. Tom Jones. This is destined to become the leading 



bright blue variety. Color a clear Larkspur 'blue; flowers 



extra large, usually four to a spray, and undoubtedly the 



finest blue yet introduced. 

 4172 Old Rose. A very distinct color, a lovely shade of old-rose, 



that is always popular. Flowers of enormous size. 

 4185 Picture. The largest flowering of all, the gigantic blooms 



are borne freely in sprays of four or more on long stout stems, 



in color a most attractive tint of pink suffused with creamy 



apricot, one of the outstanding recent introductions. 

 4199 Royal Scot. The leading experts agree that this splendid new 



variety is the finest brilliant scarlet yet sent out, surpassing all 



others of this color in size, form and general excellence. 

 4211 The Cardinal. A new intense, brilliant poppy-scarlet, very large 



wavy flowers of great substance. Extra fine. 

 4221 Warrior. Enormous flowers of a rich reddish bronzy maroon, 



the finest of this color yet introduced. ' 



Price. Any of the above, except where noted, 10 cts. per pkt.; 40 cts. 



per oz.; $1.25 per J lb. 

 4229 Collection of a packet of each of the above 12 Newer Sorts, $1.00. 



NEW EARLY-FLOWERING SPENCER SWEET PEAS 



As the result of the great attention which the Early Orchid-flowering Sweet Peas are receiving from 

 the leading hybridizers who appreciate fully their value as a commercial cut flower for growing under 

 glass as well as their value to the amateur for outdoor culture, all of the leading colors are already repre- 

 sented in this class, of which the six varieties offered below are among the latest and best introductions. 

 These, together with the twelve distinct older varieties offered on page 1 13, make up what is undoubtedly 

 a splendid and comprehensive collection. 



New Orchid-Fi.owered 

 Sweet Pe.a. Crimson King 



4257 Early Fair Maid. The best blush-pink early variety. 

 Identical in color to the popular Elfrida Pearson.' 



4259 Early Glitters. This sensational variety produces early 

 and freely; flowers of enormous size, of a glittering, fiery 

 orange. A strong vigorous grower. 



4260 Early Grenadier. A most brilliant new variety of a 

 glowing poppy scarlet, a strong robust grower. 



4262 Early Irene. This promises to become the leading soft 

 lavender Early Sweet Pea. It is similar in color to the 

 beautiful late-flowering variety Florence Nightingale. 



4265 Early Madonna. This splendid new sort might briefly 

 be described as an early-flowering Constance Hinton, the 

 best of all white Sweet Peas and like that variety, is black- 

 seeded, insuring free germination and strong growth. For 

 purity of color, size of bloom, and freedom of flowering, it is 

 unexcelled. 



4268 Early Rose Charm. This new introduction is to the 

 early-flowering type what Rosabelle is to the late varieties, 

 a very large-flowering and beautifully waved bright rose. 



Price. Any of the above New Early Orchid varieties, 15 cts. per pkt.; 50 cts. per \ oz.; 75 cts. per oz. 

 4278 Collection containing a packet each of the above 6 varieties, 75 cts. 



